management

American  

[man-ij-muhnt] / ˈmæn ɪdʒ mənt /

noun

1. the act or manner of managing; handling, direction, or control.

   Synonyms:

   treatment, guidance, conduct, charge, care, administration, regulation

2. skill in managing; executive ability.

   great management and tact.

3. the person or persons controlling and directing the affairs of a business, institution, etc..

   The store is under new management.

4. executives collectively, considered as a class (labor ).

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management British  

/ ˈmænɪdʒmənt /

noun

1. the members of the executive or administration of an organization or business See also line management middle management top management

2. managers or employers collectively

3. the technique, practice, or science of managing, controlling or dealing with

   anger management

4. the skilful or resourceful use of materials, time, etc

5. the specific treatment of a disease, disorder, etc

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management Cultural  

1. The body of individuals who run major businesses, usually without owning them but often with the reward of stock options.

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Other Word Forms

• antimanagement adjective
• managemental adjective
• nonmanagement noun
• promanagement adjective
• self-management noun

Etymology

Origin of management

First recorded in 1590–1600; manage + -ment

Example Sentences

The researchers hope their findings will help guide environmental policies aimed at reducing plastic production, improving waste management practices, and lowering the long-term health risks associated with this widespread pollutant.

From Science Daily

Her use of social media continues - she even admitted to the court that she would be interested in a career in social media management.

From BBC

Brown describes it as a "kind of corporate clean-out, a management tool - it keeps people on their toes".

From BBC

It said a traffic management system may need to be created to handle the massive backlog when traffic resumes in the strait, estimating it would take "several days to weeks" to clear.

From Barron's

Working capital management, leases, and creative financing arrangements.

From Barron's

Related Words

• administration
• care
• control
• governance
• government
• handling
• operation
• oversight
• supervision